Which source of power is derived from the person's ability to control the allocation of rewards valued by others and to remove negative sanctions?

A) Reward power
B) Legitimate power
C) Referent power
D) Expert power
E) Coercive power

Reward Power

The capacity to influence others by controlling the allocation of rewards valued by them, effectively motivating or encouraging specific behaviors.

Negative Sanctions

Punishments or penalties imposed to correct or deter undesirable behavior in an organization.

Allocation

The process of distributing resources or tasks among people or groups based on a plan or system.